The attachment was announced on the opening day of Cannes, where Myriad is selling worldwide rights.

Scott will portray a down-on-his-luck guidance counselor who alters transcripts to help a student that reminds him of himself. “Guidance” will also star Leslie Bibb, as the new teacher who’s the object of affection for Scott’s character.

“Guidance” is produced by Depth of Field’s Chris & Paul Weitz and Andrew Miano and Tom Butterfield of Culmination Prods. along with director Ira Rosensweig (“Think Tank”) and screenwriter Matteson Perry. Myriad’s Kirk D’Amico will exec produce and Depth of Field’s Dan Balgoyen will co-produce.